Hiring a Yaya: Agency vs. Referrals

What’s better? Hiring a yaya from an agency or getting a referral from a friend? Our expert gives us the pros and the cons.

The prospect of hiring ayayacan be truly daunting. Some people swear by agencies while others swear they will never use one again for as long as they live. The latter go through a more “tedious” route of scouting for referrals by trusted friends. Both can actually yield promising results. Taken from our Good Housekeeping’sthe Maid Manual, here are the pros and cons:

Agencies:

Advantages:

Agencies have a pool of people and may be able to fill your requirements within a shorter period of time

Should the initial staffer not work out, you are entitled to replacements during a six-month period from your signing the agency contract

Since agencies can usually fulfill time requirements, you may be “doomed” to make do with their current roster of staffers thereby sacrificing the quality of the staff for the urgency of your need. Waiting periods for agencies often vary from a week to possibly a few months.

Additional expenses/office fees:

Transportation/”Delivery” Fee: Php 100 to Php 350

Office/Service Fee: Php 2,000 to Php 4,000

Interview Fee: Php 100 to Php 250

20% advance on the employees salary is charged by agencies

Replacement Cost (varies)

Any additional medical tests required that are not covered by the basic scope of the Agencies.

Personal Referrals:

Advantages:

You may actually get lucky by being patient and waiting

Trust is less of an issue sinceyayasthat are referred are often given the seal of approval by good friends/colleagues

No placement fee/office fees are required

Usually staffers who do not have the immediate option of jumping from employer to employer are more patient and hardworking

Disadvantages:

Since your friends are not “under contract” to find staffers for you, your time requirements may not always be met.

Replacement for a staffer who did not work out are not guaranteed

Conversely, friendships and relationships may be strained should the staffer cause problems or is terminated

All desired tests, medical expenses and possible clearances are for your account.

Obviously, hiring the ideal staffer takes a lot of patience as well as effort. There are no guarantees regardless of whether you are able to procure one through a referral or a reputable agency. Sometimes, perhaps oftentimes, prayer is still the best answer.

While hiring a nanny should grant you peace of mind, satisfaction and flexibility with your social and business endeavours, the hiring process itself can be troublesome. You have to decide whether you prefer full-time or part-time and whether to use a nanny agency or find a referral through friends; keeping in mind that each option you take has its own merits and drawbacks.

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